The Evolution of Inclusive Employment

Disability at Work Conference 2025

14 - 15 August 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Join us for our national Disability at Work Conference, held on 14-15 August in Melbourne

This year’s theme, The Evolution of Inclusive Employment, reflects the ongoing transformation toward more inclusive, innovative and future-focused models operating within a more seamless disability employment ecosystem.

Driven by lived experience, informed by research and strengthened through collaboration, this evolution is reshaping how we design supports, engage employers and create sustainable, meaningful job opportunities for people with disability.

Over two days, the conference will bring together employment and support providers, people with disability, employment specialists, carers, advocates and sector leaders to explore the latest developments, emerging challenges, and practical strategies shaping the future of work.

Program Themes:

Inclusive employment in action: Practical strategies, service models and success stories showcasing what works.
Evolving workplaces and career pathways: Building inclusive workplaces, upskilling jobseekers and expanding career opportunities.
Driving innovation and impact: Harnessing data, research, technology and AI to strengthen outcomes and scale inclusive practices.
Exploration of emerging service models: Showcasing examples of service models that enhance options for NDIS participants within the employment ecosystem.
Workforce and organisational capability: Enhancing leadership, staff development, employer engagement and cross-sector collaboration.
Strategic marketing: Positioning inclusive employment through marketing, storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

Program will be launched on 19 June 2025.

Who Should Attend?

Employment service and Employment support providers (open, supported, transition-to-work, social enterprises, NDIS supports in employment), people with disability, professional employment specialists, key sector stakeholders, carers and advocates

Why attend:

Stay informed – Explore current trends, challenges and opportunities in disability employment.
Hear from the experts - Tap into the knowledge of experts leading innovation and reform in the disability employment landscape.
Build connections – An opportunity to reflect, connect and share experiences with your peers
Gain practical guidance - Access actionable strategies and tools to drive inclusive change in your organisation.

Cost:

In Person Early bird*

NDS Member: $799
Non-member: $1,150

*Early Bird rate applies to registrations received by 5:00pm AEST, 30 June 2025.

In Person Standard

NDS Member: $999
Non-member: $1,450

Virtual

NDS Member: $525
Non-member: $750

All prices are per person and inclusive of GST